Autonomous Vehicle Car Driver

Autonomous Vehicle Car Driver


Company
JSAN Consulting Ltd
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Job Type
Contractor
Salary
18–19 an hour
Posted
2 days ago
Via
via Indeed

Job Description
Role: Autonomous Vehicle Car Driver

Duration: 12+months

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Autonomous Vehicle Test Operator – Master AV Tech in Philadelphia ($18-$19/hr + Paid Denver Training!)

Kickstart your AV adventure with a fully covered 1-month training trip to Denver, CO—travel, meals, and hotel included! Then return to Philadelphia to operate next-gen self-driving vehicles, test systems on local roads, and deliver safe ride-hail rides in this exciting 12+ month contract.

Adventure-Packed Launch

Start strong with expense-paid Denver, CO immersion in AV operations, then hit Philly streets for hands-on testing across diverse routes and shifts (40 hrs/week: days, evenings, weekends, overnights). Gain elite skills in autonomous tech while enjoying health/vision insurance and ongoing paid training—ideal for drivers craving innovation.

Key Duties
• Steer AVs on structured or free-form paths, focusing on autonomous monitoring with minimal manual drives.
• Capture software logs, provide instant environmental insights, and evaluate vehicle features.
• Deliver precise ride reports to support engineering and ops.
• Ensure unwavering safety standards everywhere.

Your Qualifications
• 21+ years old, valid driver's license, 3+ years professional driving.
• Tech-fluent: Google Workspace (Gmail, Sheets, Docs), smartphones, touchscreens.
• Quick-thinking observer with sharp, succinct communication.
• Physically ready: Prolonged sitting/standing, 45-lb lifts, stairs, occasional reaching/balancing/stooping; full-range vision.
• Flexible for rotational shifts.

Rewards Breakdown
• Pay: $18–$19/hour (40 hrs/week).
• Benefits: Health insurance, paid training.
• Bonus: All-expenses-paid 1-month Denver training (travel, food, lodging).

Fast-Track Application

Confirm you're ready:
• Willing to travel to Denver for 1-month training?
• Can pass drug, driving, and background checks?
• Open to rotational shifts?

Pay: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:
• Health insurance
• Paid training

Application Question(s):
• Are you willing to travel Denver, CO for 1 month training?
• Can you pass drug test, driving test and background check?
• Are you willing to work for rotational shifts?

Work Location: On the road

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